PHS Summer Band Program 2010

SUMMER BAND LESSONS

Summer lessons are scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 8, 9 and 10 next week and June 22, 23 and 24. The first lessons will begin at 8:00 AM and the day will conclude by 4:00 PM.

One 45 minute lesson must be attended each week in order to participate the Rockin’ The Rockies trip. Make up lessons are available, but you must make plans with your teachers beforehand. “Blowing off” your scheduled lesson time will be a difficult make up as other students communicate their absences, those students would receive first priority when make-ups are considered.

The schedule, which the lessons will progress, is as follows:

Tuesday:  (June 8, 15 & 22)

8:00AM Clarinets
9:00AM Flutes/Mallets
10:00AM Alto Sax/French Horns
11:00AM Bass Drums/Cymbals
1:00PM Snares/Quads
2:00PM Tenor Saxes/Trombones
3:00PM Tubas/Bari Saxes

Wednesday:  (June 9, 16 & 23)

8:00AM Tubas/Bari Saxes
9:00AM Tenor Saxes/Trombones
10:00AM Snares/Quads
11:00AM Clarinets
1:00PM Flutes/Mallets
2:00PM Alto Saxes/French Horns
3:00PM Trumpets

Thursday:  (June 10, 17 & 24)

8:00AM Trumpets
9:00AM Alto Saxes/French Horns
10:00AM Tenor Saxes/Trombones
11:00AM Tubas/Bari Saxes
1:00PM Bass Drums/Cymbals
2:00PM Flutes/Mallets
3:00PM Clarinets

“To be on-time is to be late.”

These words will make a real difference in the person you become, if you live them every day. Please do your absolute best to be at your scheduled lesson at least 10 minutes before your lesson is scheduled to begin.   Each student is to attend one 45 minute lesson each week they are scheduled (the weeks of June 7, 14 and June 21). We offer more than one lesson each week as we are trying to accommodate summer schedules as much as possible. If a student comes to more than one lesson they would gain extra points towards their “band awards” (letters, pins, bars, etc.).

SUMMER REHEARSAL MAKE-UP DAYS WITH MR. WHITE
(All students going on the Colorado trip must make-up any missed summer rehearsals)

               Monday, June 7           9 am – 1 pm
               Friday, June 11            1 pm – 5 pm
               Wednesday, June 16    1 pm – 5 pm
               Thursday, June 17        9 am – 1 pm
               Wednesday, June 23    1 pm – 5 pm (if necessary)
               Thursday, June 24        9 am – 1 pm (if necessary)

***Notice***

If you wish to take advantage of these extra dates, please follow three rules:

  1. To ensure that Mr. White is here, you must e-mail him how many hours you need to make-up and which make-up days you will be attending by Saturday, June 5th (kjwhite@pulaski.k12.wi.us).
  2. Please sign-up for the earlier dates if possible.
  3. You must arrive on time, even if you have fewer than four hours to make-up.  That way Mr. White doesn’t need to stay 4 hours if students do not show up.  You may leave early if your hours are done.

If you are not able to make-up all your missing hours during these six days, please contact Mr. White by June 5th and include your free time between June 7th and June 24th.  If you are not available those three weeks, please include your availability between July 8th and July 13th. 

SUMMER REHEARSALS, BAND CAMP & PERFORMANCES

* Click this link for latest update for Summer Band 2010 (Updated 2010-07-28)
* Rehearsals begin at 5:30 for Drum Line and Guard and 6:30 for everyone else. Rehearsals conclude at 9:30pm.
* Band Camp is MANDATORY for all band students. Please plan your calendars accordingly. Do not miss this event.

Rehearsals:
June: 8, 10, 15, 17, 22
July: 8, 13
August: 9, 16, 23, 30

Performances:
July 14-21: Colorado Trip
Polka Days Parade: July 25

Band Camp:
August 3-5
10am-12pm Freshmen
1-4pm & 5-8pm All Members

Tips for a successful Marching Band Experience:

1. Your student must always be on time for rehearsals. If rehearsal starts at 6:30pm, that means they must have their instrument together, music in order and in the band room warmed up and ready to play at 6:30pm. It is strongly suggested the students arrive no less than 15 minutes prior to the report time.

REMEMBER: To be on time is to be late!

2. Make sure your student eats well prior to a marching band performance or rehearsal. The body needs fuel to be able to make it through rehearsals and performances.

3.Make sure your student is well hydrated prior to rehearsals and/or performances. During rehearsals many students do bring their own water bottles so they have access to water at all times.

4. If needed, be sure to discuss any special physical/medical concerns or needs your child may have with the Mr. Busch well in advance of rehearsals and performances.

5. Make sure your child is wearing appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. During cooler months, dress in layers, during warmer months lighter colored clothing is best. Please keep in mind that the school dress code is in effect for marching band rehearsals and dress appropriately.

6. Make sure your student is wearing appropriate footwear during rehearsals. Flip-flops and sandals do not cut it for marching band rehearsal. If your student has new dinkles (marching shoes), it is a good idea to wear them with thick socks during rehearsals to break them in.

7. Sunscrene and bug spray are good things for your student to have at marching rehearsals. The mosquitoes get quite large in Wisconsin!

8. Make sure your student has all the appropriate instrument needs during rehearsals and performances. Mouthpieces, reeds, lyres, valve/slide oil and music are important. It is also a good idea for your student to make sure they have a pencil and paper. If your marching instrument is in need of cleaning and/or repairs, do so as soon as possible.

9. Rehearsals and Summer Band Camp are a part of the PHS Band Curriculum. If your student will be missing any rehearsal, you must get with Mr. Busch well in advance with the information and arrange to make up any missed rehearsal time. Mr. Busch is the final authority regarding missed rehearsals. Do not miss rehearsals!

NOTE: Summer Band Camp attendance is mandatory. (August 3-5, 2010)

10. Parents are encouraged to attend marching band rehearsals and/or band camp and help out as needed. Just show up and let someone know you are there and ready to help!